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UAPB| Philander Smith College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
PSC | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | - | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $193 |
Diversity |
PSC | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
PSC | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 50% | ||
Campus |
PSC | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 188.7% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.7% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Philander Smith College ($34,082.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($15,634 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 19.4% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($8,250 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Philander Smith College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 120.6% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($22,757 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or PSC .
- Accepted freshman MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MidAmerica Nazarene University and PSC.
- The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than Philander Smith College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $20,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $26,800)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/